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With the reputation of being the easiest and most boring of the Munros Ben Chonzie seemed fitting as a warm up for the winter season and also as a testing ground for my new boots.
Arriving at the head of Glen Lednock a small car park has room for a few cars and the route onto the hillside is obvious along a short road and to the right side of a pair of houses.
Following an old Land Rover track it's a long rocky slog, tough on the ankles, but consolation comes in the form of the beautiful Glen Lednock gradually unfolding behind you.
Almost at the ridge we left the track and crossed the headwaters of the burn following a muddy track which sucks your boots under.
Up and onto the ridge we made our way between two rocky outcrops and to within sight of the summit. Heading north west and then north east for about half a mile it is simple to find the top following a line of old fence posts.
Having climbed Ben Chonzie I can say its reputation is somewhat deserved, but the hill serves as a perfect vantage point for far more impressive mountains. Extending as far north as the Cairgorms and in spectacular fashion towards the Lawers range the views are truly magnificent.
On a clear winters day this must be a fine spectacle, I know I will be back to see it.